Transportation Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the fleet, ensuring customer base is provided prompt & efficient service by our team of drivers. The Transportation Manager is also responsible for developing business relationships with current and potential customers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Responsible for transportation of raw materials; schedules all outgoing finished product and the transportation of such.
• Responsible for all routes and routing process; makes changes as necessary to ensure route efficiency; schedules all drivers ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.
• Sets schedules and start times for raw materials transfer drivers to ensure a constant flow of material to the plant.
• Involved in hiring, training, and safety orientation of new drivers.
• Monitors DOT logs and driver timecards to guarantee drivers operate within regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining current accounts and enlisting new accounts in designated area.
• Provides prompt, efficient, quality service to all customers in area.
• All other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in route-based processes; to include:
  • supervision of route drivers.
  • customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid CDL Class A driver's license with clean driving record.
• Can communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Able to maintain composure in difficult situations; adaptable to changing situations.
• Leadership ability; able to direct and supervise others.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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